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Book Review By MamaLuvsBooks:
Weight issues have always been a problem in my family. We try and stay healthy and we’ve even had our own “Biggest Loser” family contests. For some reason though we always yo-yo back-and-forth with our weights. In the past I lost weight with Weight Watchers and was even a leader for a few years, but after having two kids I need to lose a few and get more fit. What I liked about reading “Fit Moms for Life” is that it is a “life goal.” It’s not just about losing a few pounds now, but more about caring about yourself as an individual and caring about your long-term health.
Author Dustin Maher breaks down weight-loss into “5 Pillars of Fitness!” The book is centered around these ideas and he helps explain them to you and have you put them into practice in your everyday life. The pillars are: Mindset, Nutrition, Strength Training, Burst Training, and Environment. I was glad to learn that I didn’t need to be running all the time and training for a marathon to lose weight!
My favorite things about this book are that it is easy to read, Maher seems to be speaking to YOU the reader, it gives advice that is doable, and the book has MANY stories and pictures from moms that HAVE already done it and continue to live a healthy lifestyle. Also, there are sections at the end to write up your progress!
I would recommend this book for any mom trying to lose weight and trying to be healthy. A healthier mom leads to a healthier family! You can see more about the program and the book at FitMomsForLife.com.
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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THE BOOK:
1. Although it is titled “For Moms” it can really be for ANYONE!
2. Has relevant real-life stories throughout the book you can relate to.
3. Gives useful and practical information for busy Moms!
4. Breaks down the steps into “Five Pillars of Fitness!”
5. Helps to set your goals for “Life” – not just for “Let me lose 20 pounds right now!”
6. LOVE the eating habits tips and the “Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15” to help you when shopping for organic foods.
7. LOVE the recipes included and meal plans (and healthy snacks section).
8. The exercises are explained well and have pictures to go with them.
9. A section in the back for “New Moms” and “Moms-to-Be!”
10. Lastly, I like the section in the back to record your goals, data, and progress!
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I walk 3 miles everyday. Thanks for the chance .
my biggest goal to staying fit is to get more exersize
My goal is to exercise every day and eat healthier.
My biggest goal to staying fit is eating when I am having a MS exacerbation. When my MS acts up, I get lazy because of the fatigue and start resorting to quick processed foods that I can through in the microwave (yuk)…when I am feeling good, I usually eat really healthy and maintain a really healthy weight…
Well 1st step is I’ve cut out sodas
I am trying to exercise more on a daily basis.
I have a child who is almost three…she keeps me on the move!
my goal is to walk more every day
I need to get on a schedule.
My goal is to work out at least two days per week
My biggest goal for getting fir is going to the gym more often.
keep my exercise routine
My biggest goal for staying fit is doing it for more than a month. I want a life changing experience
My biggest goal for staying fit is working on portion control and cutting out a lot of junk food & soda.
just stay the same size i am and not get any bigger
My biggest goal is to combine eating more carefully with more exercise
My biggest goal is gain energy and flatten my stomach.
i’m trying hard to eat healthier and be more active it isn’t easy
My biggest goal is to complete P90X this year.
Jennifer Rote
wildnmild4u (at) yahoo (dot) com
To exercise more.
I go to the gym regularly to stay fit. i was born with a muscle disease so for me, it is very important to keep my muscles as fit as possible.
run 25 hours a month instead on 20
Exercise more!
My goal is to get one size smaller and fit in my old skinny jeans.
My biggest goal is to eat earlier and not so late and to not skip breakfast.Paula Gillespie
My biggest goal for staying fit is doing my walking exercises day per my walk away the pounds dvd’s
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
Doing strength training three times a week mixed with cardio. Thanks.
p_halligan@yahoo.com
Make walking a daily routine.
Just getting in 20 minutes of exercise a day is a struggle for me :/
matthews.jennifer@gmail.com
I go on a hour walk while pushing my 14month old in the stroller every day that the weather allows us to go
I have been following weight watchers for 2 weeks now & have lost 11 pounds. I have a lot more to lose, but it feels good knowing I’m making steps to a healthier me.
My biggest goal to staying fit is my son!
Thanks,
selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com
I need to be consistent and exercise more.
huntandride@hotmail.com
My biggest goal is maintaining a weight of 129 lbs.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
My goal is to exercise daily and eat healthier.
My biggest goal is to make time for exercise.
janmessali (at) gmail (dot) com
My goal is to tone up and be beach ready this year!!! I haven’t been in the longest time 🙁
e-mail used for RSS feed and e-mail subscription is yobonks(at)gmail(dot)com – there wasn’t a spot on the form.
Running every day!
Go on longer dog walks each night or do my elliptical.
i want to eat healthier and exercise consistently
My biggest goal is to exercise daily
heartnsoulcooking at gmail dot com
I’m trying to become more educated in food and health in general and apply it to my life.
My goal is to eat healthier and exercise!!
Thank you 🙂
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com
Google + : Holly Swint, RSS: astroqueen67@gmail.com, My goal is to eat healthier. Holly Hennessy Swint astroqueen67@hotmail.com
Eat healthier and make daily exercising a REALITY lol!
park far from door, take stairs etc. i like doing things that dont say “exercise”
my biggest goal is save money this year,for rainy days…and loose weight
My biggest goal is to get ready for my upcoming wedding. 🙂
Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com
Eating smaller portions & pushing the plate away BEFORE you are full!
chevsweeps(@)yahoo(dot)com
Before I had my first child, I was a trim 127. Before I got pregnant with #5, I was 197. I have gained 70 lbs over ten years. My goal is to get healthier so I can do more with my kids. I recently found out that I have low thyroid function in addition to having super high cholesterol and this is very distressing to me. I want to be a healthy mama!
My biggest goal is to regain my self confidence so I won’t feel bad about singing in public anymore!
My biggest goal is to continue to exercise on a regular basis and eat healthier.
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
To lose 5 pounds and KEEP it off!
Jamie
savvyhousewife @yahoo.com
eating healthy is the big goal
I just want to be healthy and be active every day.
the imagine tree at aol dot com
I really need to get it together. I do not want my kids to remember me as I am now.
Thanks!
Michelle W.
I want to lose 15lbs more and than my goal of 130lb weight loss will be complete. The last 15 is the hardest to get off I swear!
to walk every day
I try to stay fit so that I have energy and feel good.
805chick7 at gmail dot com